Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is confident Kevin de Bruyne will rediscover his best form.

The 30-year-old has struggled with injuries this year and only recently returned to proper match fitness. Guardiola's strategy has been to persevere with him in a bid to regain his rhythm.

After defeat to Crystal Palace, Guardiola said: "Everything we have done in these years is thanks to a person like him.

"He is trying more and more every single day.

"We know how difficult it is to maintain high levels but (it's) not just him."